The latter, in particular, compares favourably with BMW’s second-generation X6M (link here), with 0-100km/h disappearing in a claimed 4.2sec. The standard car takes 0.1 longer. Mercedes-Benz Australia has not yet confirmed whether it will take both models or, as in the case of the new C63 (link), just the powered-up ‘S’.

Underneath the hatchback-with-a-junk-food-addiction bodyshell essentially sits a modified ML63 platform, itself due to be renamed GLE later in the year as part of Merc’s new naming system (link).

The GLE Coupe will have a sharper setup, however, with the air suspension receiving a new tune and the addition of an ‘Active Curve’ system to limit body roll.

Adding to the GLE63’s cornering prowess will be monster 285/45 (front) and 325/40 (rear) rubber wrapped around 22-inch rims in ‘S’ guise.

Expect the GLE Coupe to carry a small premium over the corresponding ML (soon to be GLE) models, with the GLE63 ‘S’ Coupe to just sneak under the $200K mark.